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6
Servings
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10 min
Preparation Time
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20 min
Cook Time
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Easy Italian Mini Meatloaf is a great way to include some of the best Italian flavors to your meal. Similar to a meatball, this meatloaf recipe pairs well with a variety of traditional Italian dishes. This Italian meatloaf is an easy twist on a classic that will soon become a favorite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Classic Meatloaf
- 1 ½ cups (6 oz) shredded, reduced-fat Italian cheese blend, divided
- 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning, divided
- 1/2 package (8 oz) rotini pasta
- 1 package (16 oz) frozen Italian vegetable blend
- 2 to 3 tsp olive oil or margarine
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Italian seasoned diced tomatoes
Cooking Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- To Classic Meatloaf indredients, add 1 cup cheese and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; mix lightly but thoroughly.
- Press approximately 1/3 cup meatloaf mixture into each of 12 medium muffin cups.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until centers are no longer pink.
- While meatloaves bake, prepare pasta according to package directions, adding vegetables during last 6 minutes of cooking.
- Drain well; toss with olive oil, remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Spoon tomatoes into microwave-safe bowl; microwave covered on HIGH until heated through.
- Remove meatloaves from muffin pans; top with tomatoes and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Serve with pasta.
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